Muhammad Ali Iconic Photograph



Dick Herman’s claim to fame is a photograph he captured of Muhammad Ali after he won the fight with Jerry Quarry at the Municipal Auditorium in Atlanta on October 26th, 1970. It was Ali’s first fight in almost 4 years after being convicted of draft evasion due to his religious convictions.

The 54th Anniversary of “Victory Speech” (1970) by Dick Herman

The photograph shows Muhammad Ali being interviewed by Tom Harmon, a famous sportscaster, legendary college football player, and Heisman Trophy winner.

Featured are Rev. Jesse Jackson and Drew “Bundini” Brown, Ali’s corner-man and speech writer who is seen putting his hand over Ali’s heart.

This very rare and unpublished 16x20 Silver Halide Gelatin Archival Print exists exclusively at 3 locations:

The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Permanent Collection.

The International Center of Photography in New York, Permanent Collection.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, Permanent Collection.

Email: DickHermanPhotography@gmail.com

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